Manchester to host first of wide-format shows

North West Paper, a subsidiary of The Paper Company (PaperCo), will hold a series of events showcasing the benefits of wide-format printing.

The first event is called 'The Next Industrial Revolution' and will take place at Manchester's Museum of Science and Industry on 3 April.

The event will feature equipment from manufacturers Roland DG and Canon, as well as financial advice from Siemens Financial Services.

At the event, PaperCo will try and stress the financial benefits of wide-format printing. Digital and technical solutions manager, Phil Tomlinson, said: "Commercial printers operate in an extremely tough sector, which is why we are seeing an increasing number augment their production capabilities with wide-format technology."

Estimates for the Roland DG’s AdvancedJet AJ-740 printer state that if it runs for just four hours a day, it will pay for itself in under two months.